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NFL Football Player Uses Online Fundraising Platform Kickstarter to Fund NFL Lockout Documentary

Mathis, a six-year NFL veteran and alumnus of the University of Alabama, has already begun production, assisted by film/TV producer Steven Gurley. To date, interviews for the project have been completed with a number of players, agents and trainers, with more interviews planned.

Mathis' status as a player gives him unique insights and access to players, agents, owners and others who will be personally involved in any lockout.

Chad Ochocinco, NFL player, supports the project. "When you have a player talking about the lockout, it's a lot more refreshing, especially to the public, to get it from the player's point of view."

Drew Rosenhaus, sports agent and founder of Rosenhaus Sports, agrees. "When you have NFL players involved with NFL productions, that's the best of both worlds. I'm confident that Evan is going to deliver a great product."

By partnering with Kickstarter.com, Mathis has found a way to combine his passion for filmmaking with his 'day job' as a professional football player. Funds raised through Kickstarter will be used to expand the scope of the project, as well as support postproduction and distribution of the finished work. The exposure that Kickstarter grants will also increase awareness of the project among people who might otherwise be unfamiliar with the issues surrounding the lockout.

Kickstarter.com is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Every month, thousands of people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. Kickstarter represents a new form of commerce and patronage, where creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work, offering instead products and experiences that are unique to each project. The projects found on Kickstarter are inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse, and run the gamut from big to small. Kickstarter embodies the idea that a good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide.

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Dr. Bill Chitwood, 205-202-1076
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Evan Mathis is available for interviews via phone, satellite, Skype and on location 02/08 - 02/10